Jul
08

Zach to Light Up The 2009 ESPYs Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson

Thanks to BJ for the heads up! :)

Chris Berman, Jeff Gordon, Omar Epps, Wyclef Jean, Seth Meyers, Marisa Miller, Rashida Jones, Miranda Kerr, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Danica Patrick, Zachary Quinto, Condoleezza Rice, Andy Samberg, Stuart Scott, Venus Williams, Will.i.am named presenters for the 17th Annual ESPYs Televised Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPNHD

Host Samuel L. Jackson will be joined on stage by the world’s premier athletes and Hollywood’s biggest stars when at The 2009 ESPYs co-presented by Under Armour and Land Rover comes to Los Angeles. The 17th annual celebration of the best moments from the year in sports will be taped on Wednesday, July 15 from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles and televised Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN HD.

This year’s presenters will include Chris Berman, Jeff Gordon, Omar Epps, Wyclef Jean, Rashida Jones, Miranda Kerr (Victoria’s Secret angel), Rob Lowe, Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live), Marisa Miller (Victoria’s Secret angel), Demi Moore, Danica Patrick, Zachary Quinto (Star Trek), Condoleezza Rice, Andy Samberg (Saturday Night Live) Stuart Scott, Venus Williams, Will.i.am with more to be announced.

In addition, top athletes scheduled to attend so far include: Carmelo Anthony, Helio Castroneves, Santonio Holmes, Shawn Johnson, Michael Phelps, Ben Roethlisberger, Misty May-Treanor, Kurt Warner, and more.

Fans will determine the winners in all categories (except the Arthur Ashe Courage Award and other special awards) by voting online at www.espys.tv starting June 25 through July 11.

The ESPYs

The ESPYs gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances. The 2009 ESPYs will recognize both sport-specific achievements, such as Best MLB Player and Best WNBA Player, and best-in-sport winners, such as Best Team or Best Female Athlete that pit nominees from different sports against each other. The ESPYs honor ESPN’s commitment to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a partnership launched with the late Jim Valvano at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.

* The show will be taped Wednesday, July 15 from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles

* For the second time in several years, a limited amount of ESPYs tickets are available for public purchase through www.ticketmaster.com.

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8 Responses to “Zach to Light Up The 2009 ESPYs Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson”

  1. Lynae, on July 8th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Said:

    what are the ESPY’s

  2. mata, on July 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm Said:

    An annual sports award event. :D

  3. Lynae, on July 8th, 2009 at 3:24 pm Said:

    i wonder why zach of all people is presenting

  4. mata, on July 8th, 2009 at 3:34 pm Said:

    Everyone seems rather random, maybe it’s by invitation? *strokes fake beard*

  5. Kayla, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:54 pm Said:

    I’ll be traveling to LA that week.
    I’m assuming there’s going to be red carpet and chances for stars to sign autographs outside?
    I am rather new and have to idea how it works.
    Please fill me in on how I can see ZQ!!!!!

  6. mata, on July 10th, 2009 at 1:20 pm Said:

    Oh, sounds like a great chance, Kayla. :D
    I’m not sure how it is with the ESPYs, but usually there’s a chance to line up outside. The question is if any of the attending celebs will take notice, as this isn’t a premiere. :)

  7. Kayla, on July 10th, 2009 at 1:58 pm Said:

    Yes. mata. That’s the thing that I question about as well. It doesn’t hurt to try, so I’m going to give it a go. Thank you ^_^

  8. mata, on July 10th, 2009 at 1:59 pm Said:

    Indeed, it’s worth a try – I’ll cross fingers! :D

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